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Sunday, January 10, 2010

Jamaican Research Queries

Kwame's Question:

I found you on Twitter. I'm doing genealogical research on Jamaica. I'm looking for my great grandparents. I need some help.

Olive Tree Answer: Hello Kwame, I would be happy to help you with your Jamaican research. There have not been many discussions at Olive Tree Genealogy about Jamaica, and I am eager to start one.

But West Indies research is not a simple process. And the answers will, like most genealogical answers, depend upon the 3 W's. When your family was there, What religion were they, Where did they come from (e.g. England).

And your query should include Who they are (their names), and What you have already done.

Send your genealogy queries to AskOliveTree@gmail.comPlease note: I reserve the right to edit your query as I see fit, and to use only your first name on this blog. I also reserve the right to pick and choose the queries I answer. No anonymous queries please, you must include your name

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About Lorine of Olive Tree Genealogy

I'm an incurable collector of
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Lorine is the author of many published genealogical and historical
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